SW1W 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SW1W 8AF

SW1W 8AF, Kensington and Chelsea has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.62 per 1,000 population. This SW1W 8AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SW1W postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 31.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SW1W 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SW1W 8AF, encompassing approximately 2611 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SW1W 8AF area, explore the SW1W 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)

SW1W 8AF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Sloane Square with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

SW1W 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2548.6292.31%
Shoplifting249.57-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.1910.53%
Robbery138.04333.33%
Vehicle crime134.9830.00%
Other theft104.9866.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.83-42.86%
Public order43.06-55.56%
Burglary41.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2543.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.270.00%
Theft from the person135.361200.00%
Vehicle crime104.980.00%
Burglary103.830.00%
Public order93.830.00%
Other theft63.45500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Robbery31.15200.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.150.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.38-97.73%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4460.4912.82%
Other theft3016.85-11.76%
Shoplifting2311.49-11.54%
Vehicle crime228.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.74-52.63%
Public order43.45100.00%
Robbery31.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.150.00%
Burglary31.15-40.00%
Drugs21.150.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3966.24-4.88%
Other theft3414.930.00%
Shoplifting2613.02-39.53%
Vehicle crime229.95144.44%
Violence and sexual offences198.4211.76%
Anti-social behaviour107.27-44.44%
Robbery63.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.300.00%
Burglary52.3025.00%
Drugs21.910.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4371.98-8.51%
Theft from the person4116.46-26.79%
Other theft3415.70-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour1813.02-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.890.00%
Robbery96.5180.00%
Vehicle crime93.45-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.4550.00%
Public order42.30-60.00%
Burglary41.53100.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.77-66.67%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5686.15124.00%
Shoplifting4721.4438.24%
Other theft3917.995.41%
Anti-social behaviour2414.93-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.190.00%
Vehicle crime146.5175.00%
Public order105.3666.67%
Robbery53.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.910.00%
Bicycle theft31.53200.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Burglary20.77-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3766.6260.87%
Shoplifting3414.1717.24%
Anti-social behaviour2513.02-10.71%
Theft from the person259.5778.57%
Violence and sexual offences179.5721.43%
Burglary116.51120.00%
Vehicle crime84.21-27.27%
Public order63.06-33.33%
Robbery42.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-50.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2956.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour2811.100.00%
Other theft2310.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.810.00%
Theft from the person145.360.00%
Vehicle crime115.360.00%
Public order94.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.450.00%
Burglary53.060.00%
Robbery51.910.00%
Bicycle theft11.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
April 202430
January 202434
December 202334
November 202339
October 202337
September 202323

A total of 259 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
July 20241
May 20241
April 202444
January 202439
December 202341
November 202356
October 202325
September 202314

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
April 202415
January 202410
December 202318
November 202324
October 202325
September 202328

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
April 20249
January 202419
December 202317
November 202317
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
April 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
April 202423
January 202426
December 202343
November 202347
October 202334
September 202329

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
April 202422
January 202422
December 20239
November 202314
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
April 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SW1W 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sloane Square
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Symons Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Pimlico Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Culford Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Rosemoor Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coulson Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Holbein Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holbein Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sloane Gardens
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cadogan Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Royal Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Tryon Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lincoln Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 16. East Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Sprimont Place
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 18. Anderson Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lower Sloane Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Draycott Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Blacklands Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 23. Cadogan Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Cadogan Gate
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Chesham Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. A3217
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Rawlings Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Cheltenham Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. D'Oyley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1